Archers Brook SEMH Residential School

A good community special school school in Cheshire West and Chester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Archers Brook SEMH Residential School.

Ellesmere Port, CH662NA Ofsted: Good Age 9-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
13 March 2018
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Chester Road
Great Sutton
Ellesmere Port, CH662NA

Location

Find the school on the map

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
111517
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Chester Road, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2NA
Age range
9-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
103 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
86
Free School Meals
70.9% (61 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (86 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
82.4%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
39.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
11
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
86 pupils
9-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Our Way of Working

Head Teacher's Message

Message from Headteacher S J Myers-Whittaker welcoming Archers Brook, a 9–16 year old SEMH residential school with trauma-informed practice, high expectations, and a three-pathway curriculum.

Facilities

Nurture Base Play Therapist Holistic Therapist Counsellors Forest School Outdoor pursuits curriculum

Curriculum Highlights

3 pathways in the curriculum

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Breakfast Club is available; breakfast packs are provided each morning for form groups to ensure pupils start the day with a drink and nourishing food; school office hours are 8:00am–4:00pm.

SEND Provision

Residential SEMH school offering 24-hour learning and support through a trauma-informed approach, with additional provision such as Nurture Base, Play Therapy, Holistic Therapy, Counselling, and Forest School.

Admissions Criteria

Archers Brook follows Cheshire West and Chester Council’s admissions procedures for children with special educational needs. Admission discussions occur at the Area Admissions Panel; contact the SEN Assessment and Monitoring Team on Tel: 0151 337 6432 or [email protected]. Admissions are generally in September but can occur at any time throughout the year if there is a vacancy. More information is available in the Admissions Criteria 2025 document.

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